PUBH 6005 Module 3 Application Assignment
Public Health Core Functions, Ten Essential Services,
and Health Educator Areas of Responsibility
Instructions
For this Assignment, review the module’s Learning Resources related to the Public Health Core Functions and Ten Essential Services and to the Health Educator Areas of Responsibility. Then, complete both Part I and Part II of this assignment.
Submit this Application Assignment by Day 14.
Part I
Carefully read each scenario below and answer the related questions.
Scenario 1:
Scientists in Australia discover treatment for Vivax strain of malaria found in Asia Pacific region. The new treatment also protects against re-infection.
Which Public Health Core Function is addressed by the health-related event or service described in scenario 1? Please check ( or X) or highlight your selection.
__ Assessment
__ Policy Development
__ Assurance
Identify a specific Public Health Essential Service that was (or will be) ca
ied out through the health-related event or service described in scenario 1? Please type your answer below.
Answer:
Scenario 2:
Public health professionals are now able to refer clients to the Palm Valley Clinic recently opened in the Talmouth County. This facility provides medical, dental, and pharmacy services to uninsured and underinsured individuals.
Which Public Health Core Function is addressed by the health-related event or service described in scenario 2? Please check ( or X) or highlight your selection.
__ Assessment
__ Policy Development
__ Assurance
Identify a specific Public Health Essential Service that was (or will be) ca
ied out through the health-related event or service described in scenario 2? Please type your answer below.
Answer:
Scenario 3:
The Cole County Health Department and Cole County School System have partnered to provide flu shots to more than 2,215 elementary school students.
Which Public Health Core Function is addressed by the health-related event or service described in scenario 3? Please check ( or X) or highlight your selection.
__ Assessment
__ Policy Development
__ Assurance
Identify a specific Public Health Essential Service that was (or will be) ca
ied out through the health-related event or service described in scenario 3? Please type your answer below.
Answer:
Scenario 4:
A local childcare facility has reported an out
eak of lice in their facility to the health department. The lead health educator at the health department is now tasked with solving the issue.
Which Public Health Core Function is addressed by the health-related event or service described in scenario 4? Please check ( or X) or highlight your selection.
__ Assessment
__ Policy Development
__ Assurance
Identify a specific Public Health Essential Service that was (or will be) ca
ied out through the health-related event or service described in scenario 4? Please type your answer below.
Answer:
Part II. Select two of the scenarios provided in part I, above, and (in 1-to-1½ pages, and in paragraph format) do the following:
Identify the first scenario you have selected.
Explain how a health educator could fulfil one of the Health Educator Areas of Responsibility through involvement in an activity (or activities) related to the situation described in that scenario.
In doing so, be sure to note the specific Area of Responsibility and describe (in detail) the activities that would be ca
ied out by the health educator.
Identify the second scenario you have selected.
Explain how a health educator could fulfil a different Health Educator Area of Responsibility through involvement in an activity (or activities) related to the situation described in that scenario.
In doing so, be sure to note the specific Area of Responsibility and describe (in detail) the activities that would be ca
ied out by the health educator.
Be sure to cite your sources and include a reference list—all in APA format.
PUBH 6005 Module 3 Application Assignment
Public Health Core Functions, Ten Essential Services,
and Health Educator Areas of Responsibility
Instructions
For this Assignment, review the module’s Learning Resources related to the Public Health Core Functions and Ten Essential Services and to the Health Educator Areas of Responsibility. Then, complete both Part I and Part II of this assignment.
Submit this Application Assignment by Day 14.
Part I
Carefully read each scenario below and answer the related questions.
Scenario 1:
Scientists in Australia discover treatment for Vivax strain of malaria found in Asia Pacific region. The new treatment also protects against re-infection.
Which Public Health Core Function is addressed by the health-related event or service described in scenario 1? Please check ( or X) or highlight your selection.
__ Assessment
__ Policy Development
__ Assurance
Identify a specific Public Health Essential Service that was (or will be) ca
ied out through the health-related event or service described in scenario 1? Please type your answer below.
Answer:
Scenario 2:
Public health professionals are now able to refer clients to the Palm Valley Clinic recently opened in the Talmouth County. This facility provides medical, dental, and pharmacy services to uninsured and underinsured individuals.
Which Public Health Core Function is addressed by the health-related event or service described in scenario 2? Please check ( or X) or highlight your selection.
__ Assessment
__ Policy Development
__ Assurance
Identify a specific Public Health Essential Service that was (or will be) ca
ied out through the health-related event or service described in scenario 2? Please type your answer below.
Answer:
Scenario 3:
The Cole County Health Department and Cole County School System have partnered to provide flu shots to more than 2,215 elementary school students.
Which Public Health Core Function is addressed by the health-related event or service described in scenario 3? Please check ( or X) or highlight your selection.
__ Assessment
__ Policy Development
__ Assurance
Identify a specific Public Health Essential Service that was (or will be) ca
ied out through the health-related event or service described in scenario 3? Please type your answer below.
Answer:
Scenario 4:
A local childcare facility has reported an out
eak of lice in their facility to the health department. The lead health educator at the health department is now tasked with solving the issue.
Which Public Health Core Function is addressed by the health-related event or service described in scenario 4? Please check ( or X) or highlight your selection.
__ Assessment
__ Policy Development
__ Assurance
Identify a specific Public Health Essential Service that was (or will be) ca
ied out through the health-related event or service described in scenario 4? Please type your answer below.
Answer:
Part II. Select two of the scenarios provided in part I, above, and (in 1-to-1½ pages, and in paragraph format) do the following:
Identify the first scenario you have selected.
Explain how a health educator could fulfil one of the Health Educator Areas of Responsibility through involvement in an activity (or activities) related to the situation described in that scenario.
In doing so, be sure to note the specific Area of Responsibility and describe (in detail) the activities that would be ca
ied out by the health educator.
Identify the second scenario you have selected.
Explain how a health educator could fulfil a different Health Educator Area of Responsibility through involvement in an activity (or activities) related to the situation described in that scenario.
In doing so, be sure to note the specific Area of Responsibility and describe (in detail) the activities that would be ca
ied out by the health educator.
Be sure to cite your sources and include a reference list—all in APA format.
Assignment: Worksheet: Core Functions, Essential Services, and Health Educator Responsibilities
Becoming familiar with the public health core functions, essential services, and the areas of responsibility for health educators will help you gain an understanding of the multidisciplinary scope of the public health and health education fields.
To Prepare:
For this Assignment, you will be provided with a worksheet that describes four scenarios related to the Public Health Core Functions and Ten Essential Services and to the Health Educator Areas of Responsibility. Review this week’s Resources and reflect on the scenarios described in the worksheet.
To Complete:
Complete both Part I and Part II of the Module 3 Assignment worksheet that has been posted by your instructor.
Submission and Grading Information
To submit your completed Assignment for review and grading, do the following:
· Please save your Assignment using the naming convention “MD3Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” as the name.
· Click the Module 3 Assignment link. You will also be able to “View Ru
ic” for grading criteria from this area.
· Next, from the Attach File area, click on the Browse My Computer button. Find the document you saved as “MD3Assgn+last name+first initial.(extension)” and click Open.
· If applicable: From the Plagiarism Tools area, click the checkbox for I agree to submit my paper(s) to the Global Reference Database.
· Click on the Submit button to complete your submission.